Spills

We handle spills of petroleum products to land and water, and make sure they are cleaned up according to State regulations.
We handle spills of petroleum products to land and water, and make sure they are cleaned up according to State regulations.

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Can’t beat the VEAT!

Knowing the number of vessels entering Washington waters helps us better understand oil spill risk and how it changes over time. This year marks the 30th anniversary of our VEAT report!

Application period open for oil spill equipment grants

2023 oil spill equipment grant application period is now open.

Keeping a close eye on air quality during oil spills
Monitoring air quality is important during oil spills
Environmental Restoration Grants open for 2023

Ecology accepting grant applications for restoration projects.

Calling all volunteers! Help your community recover from an oil spill and volunteer your vessel
We are looking for volunteers to help in the event of a large oil spill.
Ecology and partners to host workshop on responding to battery fires
Lithium Battery Seminar at the Spokane Fire Department’s training center.
Ecology focuses on salmon recovery, protecting state waters, and climate resilience in 2022 legislative session
Washington’s environment is worth protecting, preserving, and restoring. We’re hopeful for the potential to advance our environmental protection in the 2022 legislative session.
Towards a goal of zero spills
Ongoing improvements have built on a record of zero spills from cargo vessels in Puget Sound Ports. This approach helped lead marine safety improvements across the shipping spectrum.
Lasting state/industry partnership key to keeping state waters safe from oil spills
Strong partnerships between the state and industry is what prevents oil spills.
Pump Out, Don’t Dump Out - Help protect Puget Sound!
The Pump Out, Don't Dump Out campaign reminds boaters that Puget Sound is a No Discharge Zone and encourages them to pump out their boat sewage.

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